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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We need to push governments and corporations but what we can do as individuals?[/quote]

Taking small steps is better than taking none at all, and may help promote the change in cultural mindset that is needed to get a handle on this problem.

Start by using an online CO2 calculator to estimate your household's annual emissions. Determine what activities and actions are the largest sources of your emissions.

Turn your AC up in the summer. Ceiling fans really help to keep a home comfortable, but consume only 1% of the power of a typical AC system.

Turn your heat down in the winter; wear thermal underwear or sweat pants/shirt so that you feel comfortable.

Eliminate the consumption of luxury goods that you don't need.

Spend vacations locally or nearby, rather than traveling long distances.

Gently attempt to discuss this issue with neighbors/friends/colleagues. Try to encourage others to be conscious of their emissions.

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Nah, I actually feel this sacrifices that are basically for show or untenable (not using AC in DC? You better not have an office job because between the BO and heat exhaustion your will be worthless).

But people suffer these sacrifices, and then feel they’ve done enough or develop a negative connotation with being environmental.

Much better to push govt to subsidize solar and wind farms, less personal sacrifice, and we all run our AC and maybe make corp cut profit a tiny percentage by regulated CO2 and efficiency. [/quote]

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